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How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Being Light on Ego and Heavy on Collaboration,' Says Ama Adams, of Ropes & Gray

"There will be many phases to your career, and not every phase will be what you expect or want. Take each phase as they come, and do not be afraid to recalibrate."
7 minute read

Litigation Daily

'If We Don't Speak Up, Things Don't Change': 3 Judges Address Bias Against Women in the Law

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers reminds potential jurors there was a time in the U.S. when many people like those in the courtroom did not have the right to serve on juries—including herself. "And I can't tell you how often I see mouths open, like, 'Wow, that's the judge.'"
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'The Decision Was the Perfect Career Move for Me at This Stage of My Life,' Says Virginia Hinrichs McMichael of Appellate Law Group

"Running a business is very different from practicing law. To be successful, a lawyer must be willing to accept some risk and learn new things."
5 minute read

International Edition

Nominations Open For WIPL UK Awards With New Categories Added

New categories have been introduced for the 2023 WIPL UK awards, including Ally of the Year.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

4 South Florida Judges Lose Their Seats: Roundup of 2022 South Florida Election Results

Four judges lost their seats in Tuesday's election.
9 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'I Have Built Great Connections and Can Work With Different Personality Types,' Says Kristi Blackwell of Tyson & Mendes

"Be present. Cherish each moment. Take time to celebrate the wins!"
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Goal Has Been to Lead Beyond the Business Objectives,' Says Alison Lynch of Jackson Lewis

"Say yes when someone asks for help or have a solution handy if you can't. And know what you have: be thankful for your job, even when it's hard."
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Oprah Winfrey Network's Legal Head Dismissed in Warner Bros. Discovery Layoffs

Karen Grant-Selma lost her job as OWN's head of business and legal affairs along with three other execs.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Minding the Justice Gap: Lawyers Encouraged to Learn About, Solve Access-to-Justice Issues

"The depth and breadth of the justice gap diminishes the public's trust in our legal system," said U.S. Magistrate Judge Catherine M. Salinas of the Northern District of Georgia.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

$40B Global Asset Management Firm CIFC Splits GC, Compliance Chief Roles

The move comes as "CIFC continues to expand its asset base and product offerings globally" and continues to "grow and navigate an ever-evolving regulatory landscape."
2 minute read

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